Method for commissioning routing devices for networking, network element, communication system and medium

Abstract

Embodiments of the present application disclose a method for opening a routing device for networking, a network element, a communication system and a medium. The method for opening the routing device for networking includes the following steps performed at a newly online network element side: sending an online request to a second routing device of an original network element through a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the online request to an operation and maintenance center (OMC) through the first communication protocol; after the second routing device reconstructs a configuration request sent by the OMC through a second communication protocol, receiving the configuration request reconstructed by the second routing device and sent through the second communication protocol; configuring online parameters of a first routing device of the newly online network element and configuration parameters of a third communication protocol for the first routing device based on the configuration request reconstructed; and establishing a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC configures the network of the first routing device, and realizes remote and convenient opening of the newly online network element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of the present invention relate to the field of communication technology, and in particular to a method for activating routing equipment, network elements, communication systems and media for networking. Background Technology

[0002] Communication networks are typically constructed using routing equipment from different manufacturers. As the network expands or routing equipment is replaced due to malfunctions, new routing equipment from different manufacturers is continuously added. Within this network, the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) can activate routing equipment via the Data Communication Network (DCN). This requires the OMC, existing network elements, and newly added network elements to use routing equipment from the same manufacturer. Only then can the configuration messages exchanged between them be recognized and executed, facilitating the convenient activation of the new network element.

[0003] The problem is that each manufacturer has its own method for activating and deploying DCN-based routing equipment, and each manufacturer has its own custom communication protocol. When OMCs from different manufacturers interface with routing equipment, or when routing equipment from different manufacturers interfaces, the configuration messages sent and received between them cannot be recognized and executed, thus hindering convenient remote activation of routing equipment. Therefore, how to enable the recognition and execution of configuration messages between OMCs from different manufacturers and routing equipment, as well as between routing equipment from different manufacturers, to achieve convenient remote activation of newly deployed network elements, has become an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of one or more embodiments of this specification is to provide a method for activating routing devices, network elements, communication systems, and media for networking, which can enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thereby enabling the remote and convenient activation of newly launched network elements.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, one or more embodiments of this specification are implemented as follows: Firstly, a method for activating routing devices for network deployment is provided. The steps performed on the newly deployed network element side include: sending an internet access request to a second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol; after the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, receiving the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol; configuring the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly deployed network element, and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for a third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request; and establishing a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC performs network configuration on the first routing device.

[0006] Secondly, a method for activating routing devices for network deployment is proposed. The steps performed on the existing network element side include: receiving an internet access request sent by a newly connected network element through a first communication protocol; reporting the internet access request to the OMC through the first communication protocol; receiving the configuration request sent by the OMC after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the internet access request; reconstructing the configuration request; and sending the reconstructed configuration request to the newly connected network element so that the newly connected network element can configure the internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

[0007] Thirdly, a method for activating routing devices in a network is proposed. The steps performed on the OMC side include: receiving an internet access request from the second routing device of an existing network element via a first communication protocol; generating a configuration request based on the internet access request; sending the configuration request to the second routing device via a second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for a third communication protocol based on the configuration request; and establishing a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0008] Fourthly, a network element is proposed, set on the side of a newly launched network element, comprising: a first communication module, used to send an Internet access request to a second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol; the first communication module is also used to receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol after the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol; and a parameter configuration module, used to configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly launched network element and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol based on the reconstructed configuration request; and a network configuration module, used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC performs network configuration on the first routing device.

[0009] Fifthly, a network element is proposed, set on the side of an existing network element, comprising: a second communication module for receiving an Internet access request sent by a newly connected network element through a first communication protocol; the second communication module is further configured to report the Internet access request to the OMC through the first communication protocol; the second communication module is further configured to receive the configuration request sent by the OMC after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request; and a reconstructing module for reconstructing the configuration request; the second communication module is further configured to send the reconstructed configuration request to the newly connected network element so that the newly connected network element can configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

[0010] Sixthly, an OMC is proposed, comprising: a third communication module for receiving an internet access request from a second routing device in a newly connected network element, sent by the second routing device of an existing network element via a first communication protocol; a configuration request generation module for generating a configuration request based on the internet access request; the third communication module is further configured to send the configuration request to the second routing device via a second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device based on the configuration request, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol; and a network configuration module for establishing a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC performs network configuration on the first routing device.

[0011] In the seventh aspect, a communication system is proposed, which includes at least one of the network elements and the OMC described above.

[0012] In a seventh aspect, a storage medium is proposed for computer-readable storage, wherein the storage medium stores one or more programs, which, when executed by one or more processors, implement the steps of the routing device activation method for networking as described above.

[0013] As can be seen from the technical solutions provided in one or more embodiments of this specification, the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element through a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol, thereby achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol, the reconstructed configuration request is received. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the configuration of the first routing device is completed, a communication connection can be established between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in one or more embodiments or prior art of this specification, the accompanying drawings used in the description of one or more embodiments or prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments recorded in this specification. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of a method for activating a routing device for networking, provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0021] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the steps of another method for activating routing devices for networking provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a network element provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of another network element provided in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0025] Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of another network element provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this specification, the technical solutions in one or more embodiments of this specification will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described one or more embodiments are merely some embodiments of this specification, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on one or more embodiments of this specification without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this document.

[0027] The routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention is applicable to the scenario of activating the Internet for newly launched network elements. It can enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thereby realizing the remote and convenient activation of newly launched network elements.

[0028] Example 1 Reference Figure 1 The diagram illustrates the steps of a routing device activation method for networking according to an embodiment of the present invention. It should be noted that the routing device activation method for networking provided by this embodiment is applicable when multiple routing devices from different manufacturers are networked, and a single unified OMC device can be used for portable activation. The steps performed on the newly connected network element side in this routing device activation method for networking include: Step 10: Send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol; The newly connected network element's primary routing device communicates with the existing network element's secondary routing device and the OMC (Operating Management Center). Upon receiving a message, all three devices execute corresponding operations. The newly connected network element sends an internet access request to the existing network element's secondary routing device via a first communication protocol. Upon receiving this request, the existing network element's secondary routing device forwards it to the OMC's server via the first communication protocol, allowing the server to perform appropriate operations. The server can either reject or grant the request. If granted, the OMC sends a configuration request to the existing network element's secondary routing device, which then forwards the configuration request to the newly connected network element's primary routing device.

[0029] Internet access requests may include the MAC address and physical port number of the first router, manufacturer-defined parameters, default IPv4 and IPv6 management addresses, and configuration requests may include the internet access parameters of the first router, such as IPv4 or IPv6 address, as well as the configuration parameters of the first router for the third communication protocol.

[0030] It can be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC all support the first communication protocol. This first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol jointly supported by the manufacturers of the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC. It can also be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC do not need to belong to the same manufacturer.

[0031] Step 20: After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol, receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device through the second communication protocol. After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0032] The first routing device, the second routing device, and the OMC all support the second communication protocol. Similarly, the first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol that is supported by the manufacturers of newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and the OMC.

[0033] Step 30: Configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element based on the reconstructed configuration request, and configure the first routing device for the third communication protocol; After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0034] Step 40: Establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0035] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first routing device. It is evident that both the OMC and the first routing device support the third communication protocol.

[0036] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0037] Reference Figure 2 As shown, in some embodiments, step 10: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element via the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, the routing device activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes: Step 50: Enable the first routing device to support the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol; Based on the above analysis, it can be seen that before the first routing device sends an Internet access request, it needs to support the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol in order to communicate with the second routing device and the OMC.

[0038] In some embodiments, in the routing device activation method provided by the present invention, the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol are standard communication protocols, and at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different from the third communication protocol.

[0039] Both the first routing device and the OMC support the first, second, and third communication protocols. The second routing device supports at least the first and second communication protocols. These three communication protocols can be standard communication protocols, which makes it easier for the OMC to configure the first routing device using standard communication protocols and facilitates remote network access for newly added network elements from different manufacturers. The first and second communication protocols can be the same, but at least the first and second communication protocols must be different from the third communication protocol.

[0040] In some embodiments of the present invention, the routing device activation method provided by the present invention uses LLDP protocol as the first communication protocol, NETCONF protocol as the second communication protocol, and OSPF protocol as the third communication protocol.

[0041] Before a newly added network element's primary routing device connects to the network, it can be enabled to support SSH, NETCONF, and OSPF protocols, with LLDP enabled by default. These protocols are essential for bearer network devices, especially NETCONF, which has become a standard configuration for communication equipment from various manufacturers participating in network deployments. Using these standard protocols facilitates interoperability between communication equipment from different manufacturers. This method will use the NETCONF standard protocol to enable portable activation of network element devices by the OMC.

[0042] The following is a specific embodiment of the routing device activation method for networking provided by the present invention: Step 1: After a new network element is connected to the network, the first routing device sends an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element upstream via the LLDP protocol.

[0043] Step 2: After receiving the Internet access request, the existing network element reports the Internet access request to the OMC. The OMC then discovers that a new network element has been connected to the network.

[0044] Step 3: The OMC sends a configuration request to the existing network elements via the NETCONF protocol, requesting the configuration of the management IP and OSPF protocol for the newly launched network elements.

[0045] Step 4: After receiving the configuration request, the existing network element determines that it is configuring the management IP and OSPF protocol of the newly connected network element. Then, it reconstructs a new configuration request and sends the reconstructed configuration request to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. The first routing device performs the configuration according to the reconstructed configuration request, and completes the configuration of the management IP and OSPF protocol of the newly connected network element.

[0046] Step 5: After successful configuration, the OMC interacts with the first router of the newly connected network element. The OMC can directly access and configure the first router device and remotely and portablely activate the first router device to enable the newly connected network element to access the Internet.

[0047] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0048] Example 2 Reference Figure 3 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a method for enabling routing devices for networking. The steps performed on the existing network element side include: Step 10': Receive the Internet access request sent by the newly connected network element through the first communication protocol; The newly connected network element's first routing device communicates with the existing network element's second routing device and OMC. Upon receiving the message, all three devices perform corresponding operations. As the newly connected network element, it sends an internet access request to the existing network element's second routing device via the first communication protocol to request internet access.

[0049] Step 20': Report the Internet access request to the OMC via the first communication protocol; After receiving the Internet access request, the second routing device of the original network element sends it to the OMC server through the first communication protocol so that the server can perform the corresponding operation.

[0050] Step 30': After the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request, receive the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol; After receiving the internet access request, the server can either refuse or grant it. If it grants the request, the OMC will send a configuration request to the second routing device of the existing network element, so that the second routing device will forward the configuration request to the first routing device of the newly connected network element.

[0051] Step 40': Reconstruct the configuration request; After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0052] Step 50': Send the reconstructed configuration request to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, so that the newly connected network element can configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

[0053] After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring its internet access parameters such as IP address and configuration parameters for the third communication protocol. This enables the first router to access the network and support the third communication protocol. Once the first router is connected to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first router establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first router.

[0054] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0055] Reference Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, after step 30': after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request and after receiving the configuration request sent by the OMC, and before step 40': reconstructing the configuration request, the routing device activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes: Step 60': Determine that the configuration request is for configuring the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element, and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

[0056] After determining that the configuration request is for configuring the Internet access parameters of the first network element's first device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, the existing network element reconstructs the configuration request so that the configuration request can be sent between the second routing device and the first routing device.

[0057] Reference Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, before step 10': receiving the Internet access request sent by the newly connected network element through the first communication protocol, the routing device activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes: Step 70': Enable the second routing device to support at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol.

[0058] Before receiving an Internet access request sent by a newly connected network element via the first communication protocol, the second routing device must be enabled to support at least the first and second communication protocols in order to assist the routing device of the newly connected network element in remotely writing and enabling the service.

[0059] Reference Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments, the routing device activation method provided by the present invention includes step 40': reconstructing the configuration request, which specifically includes: Step 400': Construct a configuration request to be sent between the second routing device and the first routing device; The configuration request sent by the OMC to the original network element via the second communication protocol can be sent between the OMC and the original network element. In order to enable the configuration request to be sent between the second routing device and the first routing device, the configuration request can be reconstructed.

[0060] Step 410': Set the reconstructed configuration request to the YANG model.

[0061] The configuration request sent by OMC to the existing network element can be defined as a YANG model, which makes it easier for communication equipment from other manufacturers to parse and execute the configuration request.

[0062] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0063] Example 3 See Figure 7 As shown, this embodiment of the invention provides a method for enabling routing devices for network formation. The steps performed on the OMC side include: Step 10'': Receive the Internet access request from the first routing device of the newly connected network element, sent by the second routing device of the existing network element through the first communication protocol; As a newly added network element, it sends an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via the first communication protocol. Upon receiving the internet access request, the second routing device of the existing network element forwards it to the OMC server via the first communication protocol for the server to perform corresponding operations.

[0064] Step 20'': Generate a configuration request based on the internet access request; After receiving the internet access request, the server can either refuse or grant it. If it grants the request, the OMC will send a configuration request to the second routing device of the existing network element, so that the second routing device will forward the configuration request to the first routing device of the newly connected network element.

[0065] Step 30'': Send a configuration request to the second routing device through the second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element through the second communication protocol, the first routing device configures the Internet access parameters of the first routing device based on the configuration request, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol; After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0066] After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0067] Step 40'': Establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0068] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can configure the network for the first routing device.

[0069] Reference Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments, before step 10'': receiving the Internet access request from the first routing device of the newly connected network element sent by the second routing device of the existing network element through the first communication protocol, the routing device activation method provided in this embodiment of the invention further includes: Step 50'': Enable the OMC server to support the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol.

[0070] Based on the above analysis, it can be seen that before receiving an internet access request, the OMC needs to support the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol in order to complete communication and transmission with the second routing device and the OMC.

[0071] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0072] Example 4 Reference Figure 9 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of a network element disposed on the side of a newly connected network element according to an embodiment of the present invention. This network element 1, disposed on the side of the newly connected network element, includes: The first communication module 10 is used to send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol. The newly connected network element's primary routing device communicates with the existing network element's secondary routing device and the OMC (Operating Management Center). Upon receiving a message, all three devices execute corresponding operations. The newly connected network element sends an internet access request to the existing network element's secondary routing device via a first communication protocol. Upon receiving this request, the existing network element's secondary routing device forwards it to the OMC's server via the first communication protocol, allowing the server to perform appropriate operations. The server can either reject or grant the request. If granted, the OMC sends a configuration request to the existing network element's secondary routing device, which then forwards the configuration request to the newly connected network element's primary routing device.

[0073] Internet access requests may include the MAC address and physical port number of the first router, manufacturer-defined parameters, default IPv4 and IPv6 management addresses, and configuration requests may include the internet access parameters of the first router, such as IPv4 or IPv6 address, as well as the configuration parameters of the first router for the third communication protocol.

[0074] It can be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC all support the first communication protocol. This first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol jointly supported by the manufacturers of the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC. It can also be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC do not need to belong to the same manufacturer.

[0075] The first communication module 10 is further configured to receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol after the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol; and, After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0076] The first routing device, the second routing device, and the OMC all support the second communication protocol. Similarly, the first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol that is supported by the manufacturers of newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and the OMC.

[0077] The parameter configuration module 20 is used to configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol based on the reconstructed configuration request. After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0078] The network configuration module 30 is used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on a third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0079] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first routing device. It is evident that both the OMC and the first routing device support the third communication protocol.

[0080] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0081] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0082] Example 5 Reference Figure 10 As shown, this is an embodiment of the present invention providing a network element disposed on the side of an existing network element. This network element, disposed on the side of the existing network element, includes: The second communication module 40 is used to receive internet access requests sent by newly connected network elements through the first communication protocol; The newly connected network element's first routing device communicates with the existing network element's second routing device and OMC. Upon receiving the message, all three devices perform corresponding operations. As the newly connected network element, it sends an internet access request to the existing network element's second routing device via the first communication protocol to request internet access.

[0083] The second communication module 40 is also used to report Internet access requests to the OMC via the first communication protocol; Upon receiving the internet access request, the second routing device of the existing network element sends it to the OMC's server via the first communication protocol, so that the server can perform corresponding operations. The second communication module 40 is also used to receive the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the internet access request; Upon receiving the internet access request, the server can either reject or grant it. If granted, the OMC will send a configuration request to the existing network element's second routing device, which will then forward the configuration request to the newly connected network element's first routing device. Additionally, Reconstruct module 50 to reconstruct the configuration request; After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0084] The second communication module 40 is also used to send the reconstructed configuration request to the newly connected network element through the second communication protocol, so that the newly connected network element can configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

[0085] After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring its internet access parameters such as IP address and configuration parameters for the third communication protocol. This enables the first router to access the network and support the third communication protocol. Once the first router is connected to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first router establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first router.

[0086] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0087] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0088] Example 6 Reference Figure 11 As shown, an OMC is provided in an embodiment of the present invention, the OMC comprising: The third communication module 60 is used to receive the Internet access request from the first routing device in the newly connected network element, which is sent by the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol. As a newly added network element, it sends an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via the first communication protocol. Upon receiving the internet access request, the second routing device of the existing network element forwards it to the OMC server via the first communication protocol for appropriate server operations. The configuration request generation module 70 is used to generate a configuration request based on the internet access request. After receiving the internet access request, the server can either refuse or grant it. If it grants the request, the OMC will send a configuration request to the second routing device of the existing network element, so that the second routing device will forward the configuration request to the first routing device of the newly connected network element.

[0089] The third communication module 60 is further configured to send a configuration request to the second routing device via the second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, the first routing device configures its internet access parameters and the configuration parameters of the third communication protocol based on the configuration request; and, After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0090] After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0091] The network configuration module 80 is used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on a third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0092] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can configure the network for the first routing device.

[0093] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0094] Example 7 This invention also provides a communication system, comprising at least the following components: Figure 9 The network elements shown, such as Figure 10 The network elements shown and such Figure 11 One of the OMCs shown. (Refer to...) Figure 9 As shown, the network element provided in this embodiment of the invention includes at least: The first communication module 10 is used to send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol. The newly connected network element's primary routing device communicates with the existing network element's secondary routing device and the OMC (Operating Management Center). Upon receiving a message, all three devices execute corresponding operations. The newly connected network element sends an internet access request to the existing network element's secondary routing device via a first communication protocol. Upon receiving this request, the existing network element's secondary routing device forwards it to the OMC's server via the first communication protocol, allowing the server to perform appropriate operations. The server can either reject or grant the request. If granted, the OMC sends a configuration request to the existing network element's secondary routing device, which then forwards the configuration request to the newly connected network element's primary routing device.

[0095] Internet access requests may include the MAC address and physical port number of the first router, manufacturer-defined parameters, default IPv4 and IPv6 management addresses, and configuration requests may include the internet access parameters of the first router, such as IPv4 or IPv6 address, as well as the configuration parameters of the first router for the third communication protocol.

[0096] It can be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC all support the first communication protocol. This first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol jointly supported by the manufacturers of the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC. It can also be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC do not need to belong to the same manufacturer.

[0097] The first communication module 10 is further configured to receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol after the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol; and, After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0098] The first routing device, the second routing device, and the OMC all support the second communication protocol. Similarly, the first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol that is supported by the manufacturers of newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and the OMC.

[0099] The parameter configuration module 20 is used to configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol based on the reconstructed configuration request. After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0100] The network configuration module 30 is used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on a third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

[0101] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first routing device. It is evident that both the OMC and the first routing device support the third communication protocol.

[0102] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0103] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0104] Example 8 This invention provides a storage medium for computer-readable storage, wherein the storage medium stores one or more programs, which can be executed by one or more processors to achieve, for example... Figures 1 to 8 The steps for enabling routing devices used in network setup shown can be specifically performed as follows: Step 10: Send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol; The newly connected network element's primary routing device communicates with the existing network element's secondary routing device and the OMC (Operating Management Center). Upon receiving a message, all three devices execute corresponding operations. The newly connected network element sends an internet access request to the existing network element's secondary routing device via a first communication protocol. Upon receiving this request, the existing network element's secondary routing device forwards it to the OMC's server via the first communication protocol, allowing the server to perform appropriate operations. The server can either reject or grant the request. If granted, the OMC sends a configuration request to the existing network element's secondary routing device, which then forwards the configuration request to the newly connected network element's primary routing device.

[0105] Internet access requests may include the MAC address and physical port number of the first router, manufacturer-defined parameters, default IPv4 and IPv6 management addresses, and configuration requests may include the internet access parameters of the first router, such as IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, as well as the configuration parameters of the first router for the third communication protocol.

[0106] It can be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC all support the first communication protocol. This first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol jointly supported by the manufacturers of the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC. It can also be seen that the newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and OMC do not need to belong to the same manufacturer.

[0107] Step 20: After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol, receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device through the second communication protocol. After receiving the configuration request from the OMC via the second communication protocol, the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request and sends it to the first routing device of the newly connected network element. Since the configuration request is sent from the OMC to the second routing device, it needs to be reconstructed in order for the second routing device to send the configuration request to the first routing device, so that the configuration request can be sent between the second and first routing devices.

[0108] The first routing device, the second routing device, and the OMC all support the second communication protocol. Similarly, the first communication protocol can be a standard communication protocol or a communication protocol that is supported by the manufacturers of newly launched network elements, existing network elements, and the OMC.

[0109] Step 30: Configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element based on the reconstructed configuration request, and configure the first routing device for the third communication protocol; After receiving the reconfigured request, the first router performs the corresponding configuration, including configuring the first router's internet access parameters such as IP address and the first router's configuration parameters for the third communication protocol, so that the first router can access the network and support the third communication protocol.

[0110] Step 40: Establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can configure the network of the first routing device.

[0111] After the first routing device connects to the network and supports the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, allowing the OMC to configure the network for the first routing device. It is evident that both the OMC and the first routing device support the third communication protocol.

[0112] The first, second, and third communication protocols here can be communication protocols supported by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable the identification and execution of configuration messages sent and received between OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as between routing devices from different manufacturers, thus enabling convenient remote activation of newly launched network elements.

[0113] The above analysis shows that the routing device activation method for networking provided in this embodiment of the invention includes the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: sending an internet access request to the second routing device of the existing network element via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, thus achieving the purpose of the newly connected network element sending the internet access request to the OMC. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC via the second communication protocol, the system receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device via the second communication protocol. Here, the reconstructed configuration request can be transmitted between the second routing device and the first routing device. After receiving the configuration request, the first routing device configures the internet access parameters of the first routing device of the newly connected network element, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol, based on the reconstructed configuration request. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can establish a communication connection based on the third communication protocol, thereby enabling the OMC to perform network configuration on the first routing device and realize the internet access connection of the first routing device. As can be seen, the forwarding of internet access requests and configuration requests is achieved through the existing network element's second routing device, using the first and second communication protocols respectively. After the first routing device is configured, the OMC and the first routing device can communicate based on the third communication protocol, facilitating network configuration by the OMC. The first, second, and third communication protocols can be common protocols used by different manufacturers, or they can be standard communication protocols. Therefore, it is possible to enable OMCs and routing devices from different manufacturers, as well as routing devices from different manufacturers, to identify and execute mutually sent and received configuration messages, achieving convenient remote activation of newly added network elements.

[0114] In summary, the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this specification and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this specification. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this specification should be included within the scope of protection of this specification.

[0115] The systems, apparatuses, modules, or units described in one or more of the above embodiments may be implemented by a computer chip or entity, or by a product having a certain function. A typical implementation device is a computer. Specifically, a computer may be, for example, a personal computer, a laptop computer, a cellular phone, a camera phone, a smartphone, a personal digital assistant, a media player, a navigation device, an email device, a game console, a tablet computer, a wearable device, or any combination of these devices.

[0116] Computer-readable storage media include both permanent and non-permanent, removable and non-removable media that can store information by any method or technology. Information can be computer-readable instructions, data structures, program modules, or other data. Examples of computer storage media include, but are not limited to, phase-change memory (PRAM), static random access memory (SRAM), dynamic random access memory (DRAM), other types of random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technologies, CD-ROM, digital versatile optical disc (DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic tape, magnetic magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other non-transferable medium that can be used to store information accessible by a computing device. As defined herein, computer-readable media does not include transient computer-readable media, such as modulated data signals and carrier waves.

[0117] It should also be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0118] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner. Similar or identical parts between embodiments can be referred to interchangeably. Each embodiment focuses on describing the differences from other embodiments. In particular, the system embodiments are basically similar to the method embodiments, so the description is relatively simple; relevant parts can be referred to the descriptions in the method embodiments.

[0119] The foregoing has described specific embodiments of this specification. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims may be performed in a different order than that shown in the embodiments and may still achieve the desired result. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the drawings do not necessarily require the specific or sequential order shown to achieve the desired result. In some embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are possible or may be advantageous.

Claims

1. A method for activating routing devices for network deployment, comprising the following steps performed on the newly connected network element side: The first communication protocol is used to send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol. After the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol by converting its format, it receives the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device through the second communication protocol. Based on the reconstructed configuration request, configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element, and configure the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol; Based on the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device. Among them, at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different from the third communication protocol.

2. The routing device activation method as described in claim 1, wherein before the second routing device sends an internet access request to the existing network element's second routing device via a first communication protocol, so that the second routing device sends the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) via the first communication protocol, the method further includes: Enable the first routing device to support the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol.

3. The routing device activation method as described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol are standard communication protocols.

4. The routing device activation method as described in claim 3, wherein the first communication protocol is LLDP, the second communication protocol is NETCONF, and the third communication protocol is OSPF.

5. A method for activating routing equipment for networking, comprising the following steps performed on the existing network element side: Receive Internet access requests sent by newly connected network elements via the first communication protocol; The internet access request is reported to the OMC via the first communication protocol; After the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request, it receives the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol; Reconstruct the configuration request; The reconstructed configuration request is sent to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, so that the newly connected network element can configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol. Among them, at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different from the third communication protocol.

6. The routing device activation method as described in claim 5, after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request, after receiving the configuration request sent by the OMC, and before reconstructing the configuration request, the method further includes: It is determined that the configuration request is for configuring the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element, and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

7. The routing device activation method as described in claim 5 or 6, before receiving an internet access request sent by a newly connected network element via the first communication protocol, the method further includes: Enable the second routing device to support at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol.

8. The routing device activation method as described in claim 7, wherein reconstructing the configuration request specifically includes: The configuration request is constructed to be sent between the second routing device and the first routing device; The reconstructed configuration request is set to the YANG model.

9. A method for activating routing devices for networking, comprising the following steps performed on the OMC side: The second routing device receives the Internet access request from the first routing device of the newly connected network element, sent via the first communication protocol from the existing network element's second routing device. A configuration request is generated based on the internet access request; The configuration request is sent to the second routing device via the second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, the first routing device configures the Internet access parameters of the first routing device based on the configuration request, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol; Based on the third communication protocol, the OMC and the first routing device establish a communication connection so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device. Among them, at least the first communication protocol and the second communication protocol are different from the third communication protocol.

10. The routing device activation method as described in claim 9, before receiving the internet access request from the first routing device of a newly connected network element sent by the second routing device of an existing network element via a first communication protocol, the method further includes: The server that enables OMC supports the first communication protocol, the second communication protocol, and the third communication protocol.

11. A network element, configured on the side of a newly connected network element, comprising: The first communication module is used to send an Internet access request to the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol, so that the second routing device can send the request to the Operation and Maintenance Center (OMC) through the first communication protocol. The first communication module is further configured to receive the reconstructed configuration request sent by the second routing device through the second communication protocol after the second routing device reconstructs the configuration request sent by the OMC through the second communication protocol; as well as, The parameter configuration module is used to configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device for the newly online network element and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol based on the reconstructed configuration request. The network configuration module is used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

12. A network element, configured on the side of an existing network element, comprising: The second communication module is used to receive internet access requests sent by newly connected network elements through the first communication protocol; The second communication module is further configured to report the Internet access request to the OMC via the first communication protocol; The second communication module is further configured to receive the configuration request sent by the OMC via a second communication protocol after the OMC generates a configuration request based on the Internet access request; and, The module is reconstructed to reconstruct the configuration request; The second communication module is further configured to send the reconstructed configuration request to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, so that the newly connected network element can configure the Internet access parameters of the first routing device and the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol.

13. An OMC, comprising: The third communication module is used to receive the Internet access request from the first routing device in the newly connected network element, which is sent by the second routing device of the original network element through the first communication protocol. A configuration request generation module is used to generate a configuration request based on the Internet access request; The third communication module is further configured to send the configuration request to the second routing device via the second communication protocol, so that after the second routing device sends the configuration request to the newly connected network element via the second communication protocol, the first routing device configures the Internet access parameters of the first routing device based on the configuration request, as well as the configuration parameters of the first routing device for the third communication protocol. as well as, The network configuration module is used to establish a communication connection between the OMC and the first routing device based on the third communication protocol, so that the OMC can perform network configuration on the first routing device.

14. A communication system comprising at least one of the network element as described in claim 11, the network element as described in claim 12, and the OMC as described in claim 13.

15. A storage medium for computer-readable storage, the storage medium storing one or more programs, which, when executed by one or more processors, implement the steps of the routing device activation method for networking as described in any one of claims 1 to 10.

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